Methodology
Enzymatic
Synonyms
Lactate (D), Plasma; D Lactate; D Lactic Acid
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Varies
Standard TAT
4-8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.5-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Gray (Potassium Oxalate)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 365 Days (Preferred)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.55 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Spin down and immediately freeze specimen.
CPT Codes
83605
Revised
02-20-18
Initials
SL